Kudzus strength lies in its extensive root system that allows the vine to store water and nutrients, contributing to its rapid growth and resilience. When it comes to growth rate, the kudzu vine ...

As a young naturalist growing up in the Deep South, I feared kudzu. I’d walk an extra mile to avoid patches of it and the writhing knots of snakes that everyone said were breeding within.

Among these underground root vegetables are galangal, horseradish, kudzu, ginger and turmeric. Used in ancient healing remedies for their vibrant colours and aromatic qualities, these superfoods ...